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Ventas (VTR) Closes Wexford Life Science Real Estate Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:58AM CDT
Ventas Inc. (VTR) completed the acquisition of significantly all of the life science and medical real estate assets of Wexford from Blackstone Group LP (BX) for $1.5 billion in cash.
CTRE: 15.25 (+0.46), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), SNH: 22.92 (+0.45), VTR: 73.41 (+1.08)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Completes the Sale of Its Equity Stake in Mphasis Limited
Marketwired - Thu Sep 01, 3:05PM CDT
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 1, 2016) - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today completed the pending sale of its equity stake in Mphasis Limited, a publicly-listed IT services provider in Bangalore, to private equity funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX), one of the world's leading investment firms. Blackstone purchased 100% of HPE's stake in Mphasis for INR 430 per share, or approximately $825 million.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05), HPE: 22.21 (+0.05)
Blackstone Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.75%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 01, 1:26PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $26.73 to a high of $27.59. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $27.17 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Look for Shares of Blackstone to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.75% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 01, 1:25PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $26.73 to a high of $27.59. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $27.17 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Optiv Security Named One of North America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine
BusinessWire - Thu Sep 01, 10:05AM CDT
Optiv Security, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions, today announced that it has been named to this year's Inc. 5000, a ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies in North America. Optiv is number 3,375 on the list, with a three-year growth rate of 97 percent. Optiv is the largest cyber security company on the list with nearly $1.9 billion in gross revenue in 2015.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Why is Blackstone (BX) Planning to Acquire Officefirst?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 8:59AM CDT
The Blackstone Group L.P. (BX) is planning to acquire German real estate group, Officefirst, in a probable 3 billion ($3.6 billion) deal, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05), FSAM: 5.97 (-0.03), EV: 40.13 (+0.56), VRTS: 90.96 (+2.35)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: GlaxoSmithKline, Blackstone Group, Mylan, Lululemon and Whole Foods
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: GlaxoSmithKline, Blackstone Group, Mylan, Lululemon and Whole Foods
WFM: 30.78 (+0.22), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), MYL: 39.97 (-1.95), GSK: 44.26 (+1.28), LULU: 68.57 (-8.09)
Blog Coverage Berry Plastics Widens its Footprint in North America with Acquisition of AEP Industries
ACCESSWIRE - Fri Aug 26, 8:19AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 26, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) as the company announced on August 25, 2016, that it has entered into an all cash and stock agreement to acquire AEP Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: AEPI). The transaction is valued at $ 765 million including debt. The deal is expected to close by December 2016. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at: http://www.activewallst.com/register/.
BERY: 45.97 (+0.48), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), AEPI: 111.39 (+0.59)
Guidon Energy and Blackstone Energy Partners Announce a New Permian Basin Platform and First Asset Acquisition
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 25, 2:57PM CDT
Guidon Energy ("Guidon"

BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Blackstone Energy Partners and Jetta Form Pure Play Delaware Basin Acquisition Partnership - Jetta Permian, LP
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 25, 2:57PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the formation of Jetta Permian, LP ("Jetta Permian"



BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Top Research Reports for August 25, 2016
Sheraz Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 25, 1:39PM CDT
Top Research Reports for August 25, 2016
WFM: 30.78 (+0.22), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), EA: 83.46 (+1.70), MYL: 39.97 (-1.95), GSK: 44.26 (+1.28), LULU: 68.57 (-8.09)
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PR Newswire - Tue Aug 23, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BBY, BX, NOC, SU, and VRX.
SU: 27.43 (+0.50), VRX: 28.76 (-0.36), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), NOC: 213.24 (+1.41), BBY: 38.75 (+0.21)
JDA Announces $570 Million Equity Investment from Blackstone and New Mountain Capital
BusinessWire - Fri Aug 19, 6:00AM CDT
JDA Software Group, Inc. today announced that it has completed an agreement with funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and New Mountain Capital (NMC) to effect a recapitalization of the company through a $570 million equity investment. The new capital will be used to fuel JDA's product innovation and growth plans to deliver next generation cloud-based solutions and accelerate opportunities for current product development and enhancements. With this strategic investment, JDA will be well-positioned to continue building on its market-leading portfolio of supply chain and omni-channel retail solutions. The new equity investment is expected to be completed by early Q4 2016, pending customary closing conditions.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Watch for Blackstone to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.47% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 18, 1:31PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.89 to a high of $28.40. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $28.09 on volume of 1.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
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PR Newswire - Fri Aug 12, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BX, JCP, KSS, SCTY, and WYNN.
KSS: 43.53 (-0.39), BX: 26.88 (-0.05), SCTY: 18.48 (-0.30), JCP: 9.49 (+0.05), WYNN: 92.38 (-0.79)
Blackstone Announces Third Quarter 2016 Investor Call
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 1:47PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its third quarter 2016 investor conference call on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Steve Schwarzman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder; Tony James, President and Chief Operating Officer; Michael Chae, Chief Financial Officer; Joan Solotar, Head of Multi-Asset Investing and External Relations; and Weston Tucker, Head of Investor Relations, will review Blackstone's third quarter 2016 results. You can listen to the call by dialing +1 (877) 391-6747 (U.S. domestic) or +1 (617) 597-9291 (international) passcode number 149 943 55#.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Blackstone Announces Third Quarter 2016 Media Call
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 1:47PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host a conference call for the media on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. ET to review third quarter 2016 results.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Look for Shares of Blackstone to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.13% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 08, 2:35PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.26 to a high of $27.67. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $27.29 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)
Blackstone Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.13%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 08, 2:33PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $27.26 to a high of $27.67. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $27.29 on volume of 1.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
BX: 26.88 (-0.05)

